When the Caribou Cup math competition results were delivered to All Saints CES in Markham, Ont., everyone was stunned to see that Grade 8 student Eugene Shiu beat out 11,159 students to finish first place in the world. The Caribou organization aims to make math fun and foster a love of mathematics. Its competition, typically … Continue reading “YCDSB Student Finishes First in the World in Math Competition”
Amira Zamanifar is a parliamentary page at the House of Commons and a University of Ottawa student majoring in Biomedical Science. She is a graduate of the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) and was a Student Trustee during the 2023-24 school year. Below, Amira shares what it is like being a parliamentary page and … Continue reading “Former Student Trustee Serves as Parliamentary Page in Ottawa”
The Grade 6 students of St. Margaret Mary CES in Vaughan, Ont., and Boom 97.3 radio station teamed up to help make Christmas a little brighter for the Make-A-Wish Canada, which creates special moments that boost the spirits of critically ill children. These students made “Rainbow Loom” bracelets and sold them at the school’s Christmas … Continue reading “Boom 97.3 Boosts Grade 6 Fundraiser”
The Functional Life Skills (FLS) students at Father Bressani Catholic High School in Woodbridge, Ont. have been busy helping their classmates get into the Christmas spirit with handmade festive gifts, while also developing important skills. Thanks to a partnership between the school’s FLS program and the Construction Technology Department, these students with exceptionalities were gifted … Continue reading “FLS Students Spread Christmas Joy, Learn New Skills”
Congratulations to St. Brother André Catholic High School in Markham, Ont., and St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School in Aurora, Ont., for being named finalists in the CBC Music Challenge 2024. The CBC Music Challenge celebrates Canadian music education. Entries submitted by schools from across the country were judged by the CBC, and on December … Continue reading “YCDSB Schools Recognized by CBC Music Challenge 2024”
Nicole Sinclair was honoured with the 2024 Council for Exceptional Children (Ontario CEC) Teacher of the Year Award at a ceremony held at the Marriott Eaton Centre on December 1, 2024. This prestigious honour recognizes Ms. Sinclair’s unwavering dedication and exceptional contributions to the field of special education. Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy (FMM) is … Continue reading “Nicole Sinclair Named 2024 Ontario CEC Teacher of the Year”
Twelve-year-old Ira Nabong is living his dream by starring as young Simba in the Toronto production of Disney’s “The Lion King.” The Good Shepherd CES student discovered his love of acting two years ago when he entered an after-school performing arts program and quickly found his way to the big stage at the Princess of … Continue reading “YCDSB Student Stars in “The Lion King””
YCDSB Volunteer Recognized for Decades of Service Mrs. Anna Alvarez, a longtime volunteer at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Academy in Vaughan, has been recognized for her decades of service. For 25 years, she has given back to the St. Gregory the Great community as a crossing guard, a lunchtime supervisor and a volunteer. St. … Continue reading “YCDSB Volunteer Recognized for Decades of Service”
Congratulations to Thivya Jeyapalan, a grade 12 student at Father Michael McGivney Catholic Academy in Markham, Ont., who was named a Rise Global Winner. Rise, a partner of the Rhodes Trust, gives promising young people aged 15-17 the opportunity to work together to make the world a better place. The organization provides winners with needs-based … Continue reading “McGivney Student Wins Prestigious Rise Global Scholarship”
Thanks to the incredible generosity of the York Catholic District School Board community, we raised almost $39,000 during the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty fundraiser. This money will be used by our Attendance Support Counsellors to remove financial barriers that keep students from attending school regularly. The inflation crisis caused financial distress to … Continue reading “Thank You: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Fundraiser”
